Thai government concerned about impact of Mulan

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Thai government concerned about impact of Mulan

BANGKOK NNT The government has expressed concern for communities impacted by tropical storm Mulan, and has urged authorities to quickly inspect the damage and assist affected residents after the water recedes.

The Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is closely monitoring the impact of the tropical storm Mulan, which has caused flooding in eleven provinces nationwide, according to government spokeswoman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. Six provinces are still heavily inundated, including Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Phayao, Nan and Phitsanulok, with approximately 1,885 households affected.